Ten Rising Political Stars Including Labour's Stella Creasy And Conservative's Priti Patel

Ones To Watch
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The last parliamentary session saw a number of politicians rise up the ranks and enter the public conscience.

Some for good reasons - think Adam Afriyie - and others for bad - think Nadine Dorries.

While we can't tell you who might appear on your screens in a swimsuit in a jungle we can point you in the direction of some that could be great for simply being good at their jobs...

Rising Political Stars
Matthew Hancock (01 of10)
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Age: 34Party: ConservativeCurrently: MP for West Suffolk and Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for further education, skills and lifelong learning.Why He Matters: Has made the employment of young British people a priority over immigrant workers, an issue that resonates which much of the electorate.But... He very publicly missed a TV interview after oversleeping, somewhat diminishing his authority to lecture on work ethics. (credit:PA)
Stella Creasy(02 of10)
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Age: 36Party: LabourCurrently: MP for Walthamstow and Shadow Minister for Crime Prevention.Why She Matters: Has campaigned ferociously and tirelessly against payday loan companies. She has also become a bit of feminist icon after publicising the One Billion Rising movement campaigning for a woman to appear on the £10 note.But... Has received horrendous abuse on Twitter recently but her reaction has only increased her profile. (credit:PA)
Duncan Hames(03 of10)
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Age: 36Party: Lib DemCurrently: MP for Chippenham and Parliamentary Private Secretary to the Nick Clegg.Why He Matters: Young and highly ambitious, he had already stood for election to Parliament three times before the age of 28. (credit:PA)
Sam Gyimah(04 of10)
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Age: 36Party: ComservativeCurrently: MP for East Surrey and Parliamentary Private Secretary to the Prime MinisterWhy He Matters: Young, extremely intelligent and adds a badly needed dose of diversity to the Tories (and British politics in general for that matter). Has been vocal and innovative in thinking of solutions to the economic crisis.But... Ducked an invitation to live on benefits for a week, after being challenged to do so during a debate on BBC Radio FIve Live. (credit:PA)
Amber Rudd(05 of10)
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Age: 49Party: ConservativeCurrently: MP for Hastings and Rye and Parliamentary Private Secretary to George Osborne.Why She Matters: Is a champion of women's rights and is Vice Chair of the APPG on Female Genital Mutilation.But... Her "token appearance" in the 2013 Budget photo shows how male dominated the upper ranks of the Tory party are. (credit:PA)
Priti Patel(06 of10)
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Age: 41Party: ConservativeCurrently: MP for Witham Why She Matters: Is part of the 'Britannia Unchained' group dubbed the Tory version of the Tea Party. Touted as a possible first female Asian leader of the party.But... She has advocated capital punishment in the past. Also she her father drew some unwanted attention when he announced his intention to run as a Ukip candidate in the 2013 local elections before swiftly quitting. (credit:PA)
Sajid Javid(07 of10)
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Age: 43Party: ConservativeCurrently: MP for Bromsgrove and Economic Secretary to the Treasury.Why He Matters: Was Vice President of Chase Manhattan Bank aged just 25. Voted the newcomer of 2010 by Tim Montgomerie and consistently voted highly in "one to watch lists". Touted as the first Muslim-born Tory leader.But... How close to the banks is he? (credit:PA)
Liz Truss(08 of10)
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Age: 38Party: ConservativeCurrently: MP for South West Norfolk and Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State with responsibility for education and childcare in the Department for Education.Why She Matters: Is passionate about education reform and is known for her hard work an for not taking crap off anyone.But... Being associated with Michael Gove could be a burden. (credit:PA)
Nadhim Zahawi(09 of10)
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Age: 46Party: ConservativeCurrently: MP for Stratford-Upon-AvonWhy He Matters: Is tipped for promotion to ministerial office in the next reshuffle.But... Has clashed with David Cameron over immigration. (credit:PA)
Dan Jarvis(10 of10)
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Age: 40Party: LabourCurrently: MP for Barnsley Central and Shadow Arts and Culture Minister.Why He Matters: After a distinguished career in the army he has risen rapidly through the political ranks. (credit:PA)